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Artist
William Dunlap, 18 Feb 1766 - 28 Sep 1839
Sitter
Joel Barlow, 24 Mar 1754 - 26 Dec 1812
Date
1806
Type
Painting
Medium
Watercolor on ivory
Dimensions
7.7cm x 6.4cm (3 1/16" x 2 1/2"), Accurate
Topic
Miniature
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Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Barlow Conserved with funds from the Smithsonian Women's Committee
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.76.30
Provenance
Joel Barlow, Washington, D.C., descendant of sitter; gift 1976 to NPG